
Mr. Novak
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Play S1 E1Mr. Novak is an American dramatic series starring James Franciscus in the title role, which aired on NBC for two seasons, from 1963 to 1965.
Cast: James Franciscus, Dean Jagger, Bill Zuckert
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30 episodes
- 1. First year,First DayA brilliant student with a good business - an auto body shop - wants to quit school. He challenges Novak to give him a good reason for continuing his education.CCSep 24, 1963
- 2. To Lodge and DislodgeJulie Dean, a blind student at Jefferson High, develops a crush on Mr. Novak.CCOct 1, 1963
- 3. I Don`t Even Live HereWhen Mr. Otis was conducting the English class, all the students were raking in As - but Novak can't seem to get the same caliber of work out of them.CCOct 8, 1963
- 4. X is the Unknown FactorMike Daniels is being considered for an important science scholarship, but he's having problems in Novak's literature class. Dr. Frank Baxter, TV educator, appears as Dr. Gagan.CCOct 15, 1963
- 5. A Single Isolated IncidentA black student, Marcy Desmond, is violently accosted by a gang of youths who let her know that she's not welcome at Jefferson High.CCOct 22, 1963
- 6. The RiskNovak helps a former teacher and mentor obtain a position at the school. The instructor is a recovering alcoholic, while his much-younger wife is still afflicted with the disease.CCOct 29, 1963
- 7. Hello Miss PhippsMaude Phipps, a teacher for some 40 years, is sharply outspoken and is the object of various complaints -- including those of irate parents who don't like the idea of her teaching social hygiene to their children.CCNov 5, 1963
- 8. To Break a Camel's BackNovak clashes with Holly Metcalfe, a rebellious senior who doesn't like to follow rules.CCNov 12, 1963
- 9. A Feeling for FridayIt's a hectic Friday and Novak is very pleased to get an invitation to spend the weekend at his former sweetheart's family estate.CCNov 19, 1963
- 10. Pay the Two DollarsA father holds Novak responsible for roughing up his son. It all happened when Novak broke up some student horseplay.CCNov 26, 1963
- 11. Love in the Wrong SeasonNovak, who's dating a teacher, has some competition from one of her students.CCDec 3, 1963
- 12. The Boy Without A CountryNovak and Vane prepare a hero's welcome for a new student, a Russian defector, who's quick to show that he's not easy to get along with.CCDec 10, 1963
- 13. A Thousand VoicesNovak defends the members of an off-campus car club, who have run into trouble.CCDec 17, 1963
- 14. My Name is not LegionNovak is interested in Arnold Frazer, a new student who shows signs of brilliance and trouble adjusting to school life.CCDec 24, 1963
- 15. He who can DoesNovak invites a famous novelist to address the school's Literary Club - despite protests of Miss Pagano who feels that the writer's unorthodox views will be a bad influence.CCDec 31, 1963
- 16. Song of SongsAn overly strict father takes the school, and Mr. Novak to task, when he finds the subject matter read aloud in class by his daughter to be highly erotic.CCJan 7, 1964
- 17. The ExileCharlie Payne, who dropped out three years ago, now has nothing better to do than spend his time hanging around the school grounds.CCJan 14, 1964
- 18. Sparrow on the WireA member of Novak's debating club makes some anti-Semitic remarks during an intra-squad debate.CCJan 21, 1964
- 19. The Private Life of Douglas Morgan Jr.Campus clown Doug Morgan decides he can attract attention - and get excused from compulsory ROTC classes - by claiming to be a conscientious objector.CCJan 28, 1964
- 20. Death of a TeacherThe death of a teacher brings forth a variety of reactions and emotions from the students and faculty at Jefferson High.CCFeb 4, 1964
- 21. I`m on the OutsideA student named Steve Acero tells Principal Vane that Mr. Novak is prejudiced against him because he is of Mexican extraction.CCFeb 11, 1964
- 22. Chin Up, Mr. NovakNovak's having problems with a literature class - until it's taken over by Margaret Mumsley, a 75-year old exchange teacher from England.CCFeb 18, 1964
- 23. Fear is a Handful of DustNovak tries to help shy, introverted Sue Johnson by encouraging her to develop her talent for caricature.CCFeb 25, 1964
- 24. How Does Your Garden Grow?An inexperienced and frightened substitute teacher has trouble with her first class at Jefferson High.CCMar 3, 1964
- 25. The TowerAfter numerous complaints that an elderly geometry instructor is no longer an effective teacher, Vane is forced to retire her.CCMar 10, 1964
- 26. One Way to Say GoodbyeNovak finds himself attracted to Jenny Peterson, a former Jefferson High student.CCMar 17, 1964
- 27. Day in the YearA girl in Novak's homeroom collapses from an overdose of narcotics.CCMar 24, 1964
- 28. Moment Without ArmorSchool grounds are quiet in the evening, and darkness was the accomplice of the unknown assailant who attacked assistant principal Jeanne Pagano.CCMar 31, 1964
- 29. Fare Thee WellMiss Cathy Williams is going to become a mother, but she wants to graduate with her senior class and she doesn't want to tell her parents about her condition.CCApr 7, 1964
- 30. Senior PromThe senior prom at Jefferson High is going to be a flop this year - unless student chairman Gail Andrews starts taking interest in the preparations.CCApr 14, 1964
Mr. Novak
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Mr. Novak is an American dramatic series starring James Franciscus in the title role, which aired on NBC for two seasons, from 1963 to 1965.
Creators and cast
- Created by
- E. Jack Neuman, Boris Sagal
- Studio
- MGM Television
Maturity rating
Not yet rated.
Audio languages
English
Where to watch
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